North Andover Cultural Council
The North Andover Cultural Council is a group of interested residents whose purpose is to support community-based projects and activities in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to benefit the residents of North Andover. The North Andover Select Board appoints us to dispense public funding allocated by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. We are responsible for informing the public about the availability of public funding for cultural projects and for reviewing and approving applications. The budget of the MCC is determined annually by the Massachusetts State Legislature.
Contact
Stephanie Aude
northandoverculturalcouncil@gmail.com
978-821-2033
Address
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845-2433
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$15,600
FY25 Local Priorities
North Andover Cultural Council Funding Priorities:
Proposals featuring collaborations between cultural organizations (especially those of different cultural disciplines).
Proposals appealing to a multi-generational spectrum of the community (students, adults, or seniors)
Proposals seeking to generate greater communication and collaboration between cultural organizations and greater awareness of the diversity of culture in the community
FY25 Local Guidelines
PLEASE NOTE: Proposals from artists, humanists, or organizations who have not made an agreement with a specific local venue or organization before applying will not be considered for funding. A letter of support is required.
Programs must be specifically described with the names, artist fees, qualifications of the individual(s) leading the activity, letters of support from any facilities to be used, and collaborators. Applicants must use physically accessible facilities.
Proposals are evaluated based on several factors: benefit to the community (including projects that may benefit community groups traditionally underserved by cultural activities), quality of the activity, evidence of planning, qualifications of the individual(s) who will lead the activity, track record of the sponsoring group, and clarity of proposal. School-related proposals must be for enrichment activities, not programs, supplies, or salaries that should be part of the school and municipal budgets.
Grant applications must be submitted online through the Mass Cultural Council application system. Hard copies and printed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants may submit grants for consideration between September 1st and October 16th, 2024.
Late applications cannot be accepted.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the NACC to clarify the grant cycle, priorities, and/or guidelines: northandoverculturalcouncil@gmail.com
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andover Choral Society, Inc. | Music of America | $1,000 | Bucher-Walsh, Kelly | North Andover High School Musical | $1,300 | Friends of the 1836 Meeting House of North Andover, Inc. | Deeper than the Skin: a Musical Presentation on Race | $1,150 | Friends of the North Andover Senior Center, Inc. | Various Community Programs/Classes | $2,000 | Hamori, Eva | Comprehensive Intro to Patriots Memorial Park to engage the Community | $1,000 | North Andover Farmers Market | Live musical performances at the North Andover Farmers Market | $1,000 | North Andover Historical Society | William Symmes Exhibit at Parson Barnard House | $1,300 | North Andover Music Association, Inc. | North Andover Schools Jazz Night | $500 | North Andover Public Schools | North Andover Reads | $1,000 | North Andover Schools Enrichment Council, Inc. | Soundwaves | $2,600 | North Parish of North Andover | North Andover Celebrates Black History Month Through the Arts | $1,150 | Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center | Earth Day with Rolling Ridge and Eco-Partners | $1,000 | South Church in Andover | Science of Gardening | $365 | Stevens Memorial Library | Delvena Theatre Presents Isabella Stewart Gardner | $635 | Town of North Andover | Summer Shows on the Common | $1,000 |
